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Dr. Tracy Dalgleish answers listener questions on caregiving burnout when a partner has chronic health issues, using Spoon Theory to protect the relationship without losing yourself. She shares practical scripts for rebalancing roles during flare-ups, nervous system regulation tools, and ways to support kids with honesty, predictability, and emotional safety. The episode also covers how to stay connected to a younger sister in an emotionally abusive relationship while avoiding the drama triangle, plus navigating “low effort” in-laws who show love through gifts. Finally, Dr. Tracy offers guidance on estate planning conflict, resentment, boundaries, and staying united as a couple, and how to support a partner with emotionally neglectful parents while protecting your children.RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE:Submit a Question for the Podcasthttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKBYWwVsUAAwh31qEJmKK6iSQ7b0tKF3UD7fMcTufSEPVGqw/viewformCouples IntensiveInner Calm Workshop inside Be Connectedhttps://drtracyd.com/be-connected10 Rules for Hard Conversationshttps://drtracyd.mykajabi.com/tenRESOURCES:Order my new book! You, Your Husband, and His MotherDiscover your relationship negative cycle with my free quiz: Take it hereReady to deepen your connection? Download my 100 QuestionsLINKS:HelloFresh: Get 10 Free Meals hellofresh.com/TRACY10FMNativePath: Special Bundle deal at getnativepath.com/TracyRula: Get the support you need with rula.com/TracyKiwiCo: Save 50% off with code TRACY KiwiCo.ComVionic Shoes: Use code TRACY for 15% off at https://www.vionicshoes.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices